Luis de Góngora

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Luis de Góngora: Facts & Related Content

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Also Known As	Luis de Góngora y Argote • Don Luis de Góngora
Born	July 11, 1561 • Córdoba • Spain
Died	May 23, 1627 (aged 65) • Córdoba • Spain
Notable Works	“Fábula de Polifemo y Galatea” • “Soledades”
Movement / Style	Golden Age • gongorismo

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